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TechnologyOne to deploy MortarCAPS data standard nationwide

TechnologyOne will implement the MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard nationwide, enhancing data integration for Australian higher education and vocational sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Melbourne university selects Rimini Street for Salesforce support

The University of Melbourne's Mobile Learning Unit partners with Rimini Street to enhance support for its Salesforce-based eLearning platform and ensure operational efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Cybersecurity

The absence of 'cool' women in STEM media

A lack of engaging female figures in STEM media undermines interest in science, reflecting outdated stereotypes and cautioning against their impact on future generations.

By Dr Melissa Kozul • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

University of Melbourne

Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme

Airwallex pledges 1% of its equity, valued at over USD $56 million, to enhance its support for startups and entrepreneurs through the Pledge 1% initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

Firewalls

Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest to boost skills

Fortinet and National Australia Bank have launched the third Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, boosting cybersecurity skills among students during Awareness Month.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Encryption

Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage

In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Firewalls

Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest in Melbourne to bolster cybersecurity skills

Fortinet and NAB host second annual Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, aiming to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023

Data Analytics

Curtin University appoints Professor Andrew Turpin as inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair

Professor Andrew Turpin has been appointed as the inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair to enhance research in eye health using data science.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022

Global Stories

University of Melbourne stories

Encryption

The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption

Australia aims to lead the $6 billion quantum computing sector by 2045 with major government support and international partnerships, boosting tech and jobs.

By Terry Maiolo • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Hyperscale

NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push

NEXTDC will invest AUD $2 billion in the M4 AI campus at Melbourne's Fishermans Bend, creating a hub for sovereign AI, defence, and advanced technology workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Generative AI

Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption

A global study reveals 66% regularly use AI, yet only 46% trust it, exposing a growing divide amid rising concerns and calls for tighter regulation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

Generative AI

Anthropic launches Claude 3.5 Sonnet on AWS Bedrock

Anthropic has launched its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model on Amazon Bedrock in Sydney, assisting Australian organisations in advancing their AI capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

EduTech

Workday Student launches in Australia & New Zealand

Workday has launched its cloud-based student management system in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance student performance across institutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Health Technologies

OneAdvanced integrates Australian software to boost growth

OneAdvanced has successfully integrated three Australian software firms, launching six portfolios to drive growth and enhance customer value across ANZ.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: Boosting inclusion measures to change perceptions of STEM

NetApp champions gender diversity in the tech sector through its Sales, Support, and Services (S3) Academy, advancing inclusion and changing perceptions of STEM careers for women.

By Matthew Hurford • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Data Analytics

Winners revealed for Australia & New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards 2023

Australia and New Zealand Health and Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards winners announced. Qlik celebrates transformative uses of its resources.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023